East Kentwood High School

6230 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

www.kentwoodps.org

2,010 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

East Kentwood High School, located in Kentwood, Michigan (a suburb of Grand Rapids), is one of the largest and most diverse high schools in the state. Serving the students of the Kentwood Public Schools district, the school is widely recognized for its multicultural environment, reflecting a student body that represents dozens of different countries and languages. This unique demographic makeup is a central pillar of the school's identity, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to celebrate global perspectives while pursuing their academic goals.

Academically and extracurricularly, East Kentwood offers a robust selection of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success. The school provides a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a highly competitive athletic program known as the "Falcons." With a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, the campus serves as a hub for local events and student-led initiatives, aiming to provide a comprehensive high school experience that balances rigorous learning with diverse social and cultural opportunities.

2,010

Total Students

105.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Kentwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	365
Black	650
Asian	274
Two or More	162
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
650 (32.3 %)
White
551 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
365 (18.2 %)
Asian
274 (13.6 %)
Two or More
162 (8.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)698-6700
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	2,010
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	231

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 775

Grade 11 645

Grade 12 590